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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.55, 81,936.36 and 33,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.55, 81,936.36 and 33,869.04 is: 46,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.55 : 81,936.36 = 33,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.55/81,936.36 = 33,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.55x = 81,936.36 × 33,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.55x = 2,775,105,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,105,547.03/59,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,743.70

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